Stepstone PE Modeling Test

Hi all, im recruiting for the FT PE role with StepStone and have the LBO test in a few days. The thing is, Im not very good with excel and my previous summer internship was in a niche ib group where we didnt rly do typical modeling at all. Has anyone done this test before and can provide some help? Im assuming a template isnt given, but is one week enough time to be able to do this and pass? 

pls help , im trying to see if me spending my time on doing this is even worth it (if i can get good enough in time) or if i should put it towards recruiting and technical prep for other roles.

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